1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Renault | Pontiac |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |
